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Privacy Policy

Introduction

Please take a moment to read our Privacy Policy to understand how we handle your personal information.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.1. The architecture competition portal https://archcontest.com/ (hereinafter - the Portal) is owned and managed by ArchContest, a sole proprietorship registered in accordance with the laws of Italy, with its registered address at Via della Vite, 30, Modena, Italy, VAT number 04166690364, and contact email [email protected], hereinafter referred to as the Data Controller or ArchContest.

1.2. This Privacy Policy governs the collection, storage, and use of personal data collected on the Portal.

1.3. We protect and ensure the privacy and protection of personal data of visitors to the Portal. We are committed to respecting your right to lawful processing and protection of personal data in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1.4. This Privacy Policy provides information on how the Data Controller collects and processes the personal data of Portal visitors.

1.5. By accessing the Portal, you confirm that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT

2.1. The information covered by this Privacy Policy includes both Device Information and Personal Data.

2.2. We collect, store, and use the following automatically-collected information ("Device Information"):

  • Web browser, IP address, device model, screen size, time zone, and geographic location;

  • Information about pages viewed, referring websites, and interactions with the Portal.

2.3. Technologies used to collect Device Information:

  • "Cookies" are small data files stored on your device;

  • "Log files" track actions occurring on the Portal;

  • "Web beacons," "tags," and "pixels" record browsing activity.

2.4. If you register for a competition or make a payment, we process information related to such actions, including:

  • Name, surname, profession, country, and email address;

  • Submitted projects in PDF format;

  • Payment information processed through Stripe.

2.5. We collect Personal Data, including:

  • Information provided for newsletter subscriptions;

  • Information submitted during competition registration;

  • Any additional information you choose to send us.

PURPOSES FOR COLLECTING YOUR PERSONAL DATA

Your personal data collected on the Portal is used to:

3.1. Process and administer competition submissions in accordance with the competition’s Terms and Conditions;

3.2. Process payments;

3.3. Communicate updates and respond to inquiries;

3.4. Ensure Portal security and prevent fraud;

3.5. Provide marketing communications related to ArchContest;

3.6. Publish participant data (e.g., name, country, company/university name) on the Portal and social media platforms;

3.7. Comply with legal requests from authorized authorities;

3.8. Perform statistical and analytical evaluations.

LEGAL BASES FOR COLLECTING YOUR PERSONAL DATA

4.1. We process your data based on:

  • Contractual Obligations: To fulfill competition terms and process your entries;

  • Legal Compliance: To meet tax and regulatory requirements;

  • Legitimate Interests: For business development and marketing activities;

  • Consent: For marketing communications when explicitly authorized.

HOW DO WE USE YOUR PERSONAL DATA

5.1. We use collected data to:

  • Manage competition submissions;

  • Provide services and respond to queries;

  • Improve Portal functionality and user experience;

  • Ensure fraud prevention and security.

RECIPIENTS OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA

6.1. We may share your data with:

  • Service providers for marketing, data storage, and security;

  • Authorized public authorities when legally required;

  • Third parties in case of business restructuring.

6.2. If data is transferred outside the European Economic Area, safeguards such as standard contractual clauses or explicit consent will be applied.

COOKIES

7.1. The Portal uses cookies to enhance functionality, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content.

7.2. Types of cookies used:

  • Necessary Cookies: Required for site functionality;

  • Analytics Cookies: To understand user interactions;

  • Advertising Cookies: For personalized marketing.

7.3. Examples of cookies used:

  • __stripe_mid (Stripe functionality, expires: 1 year);

  • _ga (Google Analytics, expires: 2 years);

  • _fbp (Facebook Pixel, expires: 3 months).

7.4. Users can manage cookie preferences through browser settings.

YOUR RIGHTS

8.1. Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your data;

  • Withdraw consent where applicable;

  • Object to data processing based on legitimate interests;

  • File a complaint with the data protection authority.

DATA RETENTION

9.1. We retain data for the necessary period to fulfill legal and competition requirements. Data may be deleted upon request, except where legally required.

SECURITY OF YOUR DATA

10.1. We implement technical and organizational measures to protect data from unauthorized access and misuse.

CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

11.1. We may periodically update this policy. Changes will be posted with an updated "Last Modified" date.

CONTACT US

12.1. For inquiries regarding this policy, please contact us at [email protected].

Last Modified: January 2025